Abhinaya's programs are supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose; the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation; an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; Local Impact & Youth Arts Action grant; SVCreates; Individual & Corporate Donations.
Founded in San Jose in 1980, Abhinaya has been educating generations of dancers in the classical art form of Bharatanatyam, and conducting performances to bring attention to contemporary and traditional themes.Founded in San Jose in 1980, Abhinaya has been educating generations of dancers in Bharatanatyam, and conducting performances on contemporary and traditional themes.
Founded in San Jose in 1980, Abhinaya has been educating generations of dancers in the classical art form of Bharatanatyam, and conducting performances to bring attention to contemporary and traditional themes.Founded in San Jose in 1980, Abhinaya has been educating generations of dancers in Bharatanatyam, and conducting performances on contemporary and traditional themes.
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Abhinaya Dance Company is dedicated to propagating the cultural heritage of India through instruction and performances of Indian classical dance. The Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose was founded by its Artistic Director Mythili Kumar in 1980, to present innovative and professional quality performances of South Indian classical dance forms.
Since 1980, Abhinaya Dance Company has conducted one of San Jose's oldest community-based arts education programs that has served over 1500+ dance students ages six to adult. Our four-tiered dance training program has transmitted the performance of Bharatanatyam (Classical dance from South India) across the generations, enabling our students to maintain a personal connection to India's cultural heritage.
Abhinaya Dance Company invites you to become a 'Friend of Abhinaya' and support Abhinaya's season concerts. Since 1980, Abhinaya has been dedicated to promoting the classical dances of South India. By joining this group, you demonstrate continued and solid community support for Abhinaya's programs, assisting us in leveraging grants from various sources and in enhancing the quality of our productions.
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Prema Ranganathan
May 19, 2019
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